Jul 28, 2017 | Press Clips
“The environment in general has become much harder for immigrants and women in the restaurant industry” under the Trump industry, said Saru Jayaraman, co-director and co-founder of Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United, which works through a variety of justice...
May 2, 2017 | Press Clips
Local restaurant owners will also join today’s protests in solidarity, representing a growing group of liberal-minded bosses opposing Trump. With its “Sanctuary Restaurants” program, Restaurant Opportunities Center-United is campaigning for owners to make their May...
May 2, 2017 | Press Clips
Kathy Hoang, director of the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Los Angeles, told LAist that about 30 members of ROC, which represents workers from all parts of the restaurant industry, were out marching today. “ROC is out here because we’re part of the...
May 2, 2017 | Press Clips
South Philly Barbacoa is closed for the day, along with the couple’s El Compadre. According to the PAUWR website, Hungry Pigeon, Sate Kampar, Le Virtu, Brigantessa, ITV, El Sarape, Mole Poblano, and W/N W/N Coffee Bar are also closed. Le Virtu and Brigantessa owner...
May 2, 2017 | Press Clips
The intersection of politics and food is nothing new, but as The Chronicle has reported extensively in recent weeks, the Bay Area restaurant world has been particularly involved in the past six months, be it battling racial inequality in the workplace or registering...
